Almost 50 early career teachers (ECTs), who completed their teacher training in 2021-2022 with Kirklees and Calderdale SCITT (School Centered Initial Teacher Training), celebrated their achievement of gaining QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) with PGCE this week.   Their graduation ceremony is a great opportunity to commend…

We are always extremely proud of our trainee teachers from Kirklees and Calderdale SCITT, but those who trained in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 even more so. Despite the difficult years they encountered, we are confident that the challenges they faced and conquered will provide them with…

Meet Emily, Georgia, and Fatima. Here at KCSCITT we truly believe in our Vision… KCSCITT trainees complete their training fully prepared for the reality of the classroom and ready to make a positive contribution to the teaching profession and pupil outcomes, having been supported by…

Here at Kirklees and Calderdale SCITT, we are proud to be working alongside four experienced School Direct Partners to expand the type of placement we’re offering to future teachers. These new school direct partners will provide the placements for Initial Teacher Training. In addition to…

Thinking of becoming a teacher? Here’s seven reasons why our school direct route is for you. By guest contributor Nicky Stokoe In recent times, the teaching profession has perhaps become more buoyant and attractive as ever. Job security is a much sought after since Covid-19…

As we approach our application cycle for 2021 start (applications open in October) we wanted to share some great testimonials from past trainees who trained with us in 2014/15 – see what they have to say about their training year with us and how their…

Last night we held our annual awards celebration night for our current ITT trainees, be it virtually. What a year our trainee teachers have had! They have rose to the challenge in a truly inspirational way from start to finish. Teacher training is a challenging…

Name: Holly Stephenson Degree studied/year gained and classification: Business with International Management, 2:1 School/Institution providing ITT: Kirklees & Calderdale SCITT What was your previous career? I worked for a hotel as a receptionist, a brewery as a tour guide and in a primary school as…

Name: Nick Stokoe Degree studied/year gained and classification: PGCE 2016 School/Institution providing ITT: Kirklees & Calderdale SCITT, through Heckmondwike Grammar School. What was your previous career (if applicable)? I previously worked in the creative industry, working as a brand ambassador for a leading international drinks…

Lewis trained with us during 2017-2018 – this is what he has to say about his training with us. Name: Lewis Collinson Degree studied/year gained and classification: Psychology and Crime 2013 2-1 School/Institution providing ITT:Kirklees & Calderdale SCITT What was your previous career (if applicable)?…